Central Georgia Cancer Care is excited to announce their partnership with the American Oncology Network (AON) (Nasdaq: AONC), one of the nation’s fastest-growing networks of community-based oncology practices, to further strengthen their patient care and services by utilizing the network’s vast resources and expertise.

Central Georgia Cancer Care is a nationally recognized independent oncology practice known for providing personalized care close to home. They treat patients diagnosed with cancers and blood disorders at their clinics in Macon and Warner Robins. Their team includes four Board-certified medical oncologists; a supportive care physician Board-certified in hospice, palliative medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation; and 11 advanced practice providers.

Additionally, the practice is dedicated to creating opportunities for clinical trial participation and establishing relationships with research hospitals to ensure patients have access to cutting-edge care and therapies in Central and South Georgia.

“We have been serving our community for over four decades, and it is our honor to be a part of our patients’ journeys,” said Bradley T. Sumrall, MD, Board-certified medical oncologist and managing partner of Central Georgia Cancer Care. “Our commitment to our patients’ well-being remains our top priority. To ensure seamless care, we've joined forces with the American Oncology Network, providing access to additional resources, support and experts. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to enhancing the services we offer our patients.”

Through the partnership with AON, the practice has access to added essential patient services and support, in addition to the high-quality care Central Georgia Cancer Care already provides. Resources available to the physicians and their patients include in-house pathology services, enhanced in-house specialty pharmacy for oral oncolytic medication and care coordination for patients, among other benefits.

“It is an exciting time when we welcome a new practice to our network,” said Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, AON’s chief medical officer. “Central Georgia Cancer Care has been a cornerstone in the community for cancer patients for over 40 years, providing compassionate and personalized care and treatment plans to every patient who walks into the clinics. Our goal, as is with all our partners, is to provide access to essential services that alleviate the burden of running an independent medical practice so that the physicians can truly deliver patient-first care.”

“On behalf of AON’s leadership and the entire network, I would like to extend a welcome to Central Georgia Cancer Care, its physicians and care team,” said Todd Schonherz, AON’s chief executive officer. “Community practices that deliver critical care services, treatments and therapies help keep cancer care local and affordable for patients. It is our mission to support independent medical practices like Central Georgia Cancer Care to ensure it can continue serving its communities.”

For more information about AON, visit www.AONcology.com. For more information about Central Georgia Cancer Care, visit centralgacancercare.com.